Houston Police Officers Union President Doug Griffith confirmed Ashley Gonzalez filed an appeal on Tuesday to get her old job back.

House Speaker Cameron Sexton removed every Black state representative from their committees as punishment for protesting Black disenfranchisement. 

Pastor Jamal Bryant is transforming church property into 390 units of affordable housing for the Black community with the New Birth Village.

UPDATE — Wednesday, May 13, 2026, 11:16 a.m. EST: We love our Black celebrities. Period. No matter how famous they get or how big the stages become, there’s always a different kind of pride that comes with seeing Black folks win. It feels personal, like their success is proof that we can make it too, […]

The ongoing war in Iran has significantly impacted the U.S. economy, with increased energy prices and inflation at its highest level since May 2023. 

Student protests have catalyzed major social movements, from civil rights to anti-apartheid, transforming nations through direct action and youth leadership.

If one has to declare that "it's not my fault" while defending the thing they're trying to distance themselves from, that thing is probably indefensible.

Rep. Jen Kiggans was unable to tell a racist to his face that he was saying something racist, and is now trying to clean up her failure to call out said racism.

From an erroneous Threads takedown to pioneering journalist Ida B. Wells, Black journalists have always been a target.

On Monday, Virginia asked the Supreme Court to overturn a ruling by the state Supreme Court that ruled its redistricting effort was illegal. 

Byron Allen expands his media empire, taking over Stephen Colbert's late-night slot on CBS with his comedy panel show.

Louisiana state Senator Jay Morris is accused of making the racist statement during a contentious redistricting hearing on May 8.